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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Symptoms and Timeline

When you are ready to get help for an alcohol use disorder (AUD), it is a good idea to be prepared in advance. Learn about alcohol withdrawal syndrome and the detox symptoms timeline. AUD affects 15 million Americans and contributes to about…

Marriage Retreats for Substance Abuse

Addiction, Couples, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Couples and Addiction Recovery Couples dealing with addiction will benefit from marriage retreats for substance abuse. These specialized programs provide couples with needed coping tools to help each other succeed in recovery. Most married…

Can You Overdose on Cocaine?

Addiction, Cocaine, Drug Abuse, Treatment

It has a rich history as a party drug, so you may wonder, “Can you overdose on cocaine?” One only needs to look to celebrities to know the answer. Examples are John Belushi, Ike Turner, Whitney Houston, and baseball players Jose Fernandez…

Step 2 of AA

Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment

What Does Step 2 in AA Mean? Step 2 of A.A: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Since the 1930s, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a vital resource for people in recovery seeking peer support…

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?

Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment

Learn about the 3 stages of alcoholism, and how to stop progression of the disease. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common disease and remains the number one substance that people seek out treatment for. But before someone reaches the…

Can You Die from Withdrawal?

Addiction, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Is it true you can die from withdrawal? It is possible, but only if you attempt to detox without supervision. The dreaded withdrawal phase of recovery is something that anyone who has a substance dependency would like to avoid. The truth…

Insomnia and Alcohol Withdrawal

Addiction, Alcohol

Is Insomnia a Side Effect of Alcoholism? Insomnia and alcohol withdrawal are often linked. Learn about insomnia and other alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol detox can cause a medley of withdrawal symptoms, with insomnia being one of them.…

My Husband is Depressed and Drinking

Addiction, Alcohol, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health

Living With Depressed Alcoholic Husband What can you do when you realize, “My husband is depressed and drinking.” How can you get him the help he needs? Read on to learn more. Yes, men get depressed, too. That may come as a surprise, as…

functioning alcoholics and codependent wives

Functional Alcoholics and Codependent Wives

Addiction, Alcohol, Couples, Treatment

What Does Codependency Mean in Alcoholism? Like peanut butter and jelly, functional alcoholics and codependent wives tend to go together. Learn how to spot this dysfunction and get help. Can it be that the wife of an alcoholic can become…

Living With An Alcoholic

Addiction, Alcohol, Family, Mental Health, Treatment

How to Handle Living With an Alcoholic If you have been living with an alcoholic, you have been suffering right along with them. When someone you love has developed an alcohol use disorder you have likely been drawn into its vortex. In fact,…

Dangers of Snorting Xanax

Addiction, Benzodiazepines, Drug Abuse, Xanax

The dangers of snorting Xanax should not be ignored Xanax is a widely prescribed sedative used primarily for treating anxiety disorder. When used for a short period, Xanax can provide fast relief of anxiety symptoms by inducing a deep sense…

Life After Valium Withdrawal and Treatment

Addiction, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Life can be awesome once again after you have gotten through Valium withdrawals and finished treatment. For nearly six decades, Valium has been a widely used drug to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. Valium belongs to the class of…

Exclusive Drug Rehab California

Addiction, Drug Abuse, Luxury, News, Rehab, Treatment

Getting help for a substance use disorder in a premier setting The time has come, and you are now ready to address your substance use disorder (SUD). This deciding moment may have been years in the making. Now that it has arrived there are some…

What are Alcohol Allergy Symptoms?

Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment

Some people have a sudden adverse reaction after drinking alcohol. Learn why. An alcohol allergy is a rare event where you have sudden symptoms that occur. These can happen when you drink even a small amount of alcohol. A true alcohol allergy…

Addicted to Narcotic Pain Meds

Addiction, Opiates, Treatment

Pain Management Can Present a Real Challenge Sometimes chronic pain requires the use of pain meds to help manage the condition. People have come to expect a prescription for pain pills, like Vicodin or Percocet, to assist them. The ongoing use…

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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Symptoms and Timeline

Marriage Retreats for Substance Abuse

Can You Overdose on Cocaine?

Step 2 of AA

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?

Can You Die from Withdrawal?

Insomnia and Alcohol Withdrawal

My Husband is Depressed and Drinking

Functional Alcoholics and Codependent Wives

Living With An Alcoholic

Dangers of Snorting Xanax

Life After Valium Withdrawal and Treatment

Exclusive Drug Rehab California

What are Alcohol Allergy Symptoms?

Addicted to Narcotic Pain Meds

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